Captive Heart – Andrew Q. Gordon

It’s been a few weeks since I had my last Tuesday Interview, but what better way to restart than with one of my favorite authors, Tali Spencer. Talk is one of my ‘go to people’ when I have questions about writing, publishing, and fantasy. She’s a multi-published award winning author and if you’ve not read her books, you really need to find out what you’re missing.

Welcome back Tali. Since it’s been a while, why don’t you tell everyone a bit about yourself.

I think I’m a pretty ordinary human being. No one would pick me out in a crowd. I enjoy the usual things: good food, good books, spending time with friends and family. But I’m also introspective and kind of solitary, I like my alone time. What I never am, though, is bored. Never. I think that’s because for my entire life I’ve carried around all these other worlds and people and stories inside my head. Continue reading An Interview with Tali Spencer

There are so many things to like about this book – but perhaps the best part is that it’s part of a series. I don’t usually stay up late on work nights – especially when I have to be in court the next day, but this had me up every night until I finish. If you like fantasy, read this book. It’s not a M/M Romance, but so what – it is a great book, read it!

Gaspar is the Emperor of Uttor, an up and coming nation that has most of the other kingdoms wary. Sebboy is an old, powerful kingdom on the decline. When the Prince of Sebboy kidnaps Gaspar’s beloved sister, that sets the stage for what’s about to come. Lorant kidnaps Adora Leonnte – princess of Uttor hoping to marry her fast enough that Uttor won’t attack. That didn’t work out so well for him or his family. Uttor crushed Sebboy in a matter of days, making Lorant and his family prisoners of Uttor. Fortunately the story isn’t about him or his troubles.

Julissa is a princess of Sebboy and Gaspar takes a liking to her before he realizes she is a princes. The story revolves around the aftermath of Sebboy’s fall and the relationship between Julissa and Gaspar. Continue reading Review: Captive Heart, By Tali Spencer